Overview
March is the sweet spot in northern Vietnam — dry, mild and green. This route stays north: Hanoi, the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, the rice terraces and hill-tribe markets around Sapa, and the drowned valleys of Ninh Binh, which most itineraries skip entirely.
Trip highlights
- Ha Long Bay by traditional junk
- Sapa's terraces and a hill-tribe market day
- Ninh Binh by sampan and bicycle
- A Hanoi cooking class with a local chef
What's included
- Accommodation as described, with daily breakfast
- All internal flights, transfers and ground transport
- Private local guides and entrance fees for listed sights
- A yatrai planner on WhatsApp for the whole trip
